Illustration of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan

The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson

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The Miracle Worker

In "The Miracle Worker," classical conditioning is exemplified when Anne Sullivan finger-spells "water" while running water over Helen Keller's hand. This pairing of the tactile sign with the...

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The Miracle Worker

James's feelings about Helen's learning ability are complex and influenced by his resentment over feeling neglected by his family. While his sarcastic remarks initially mask his true beliefs, they...

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